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Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko: Assist in blue-and-white debut
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Marchenko picked up an assist in a 3-2 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday.
Marchenko showed real flash Tuesday despite a whirlwind 24 hours that saw him get traded to Toronto. He played with Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic, and the trio dominated with 8-1 high-danger chances against the Nick Suzuki line. Yes, the Selke winner from last season. Marchenko showed a lot of creativity Tuesday and was the best player on his line. His career mark of 31 goals and 43 assists (79 games; plus-29), set in 2024-25, will be threatened this season if this level continues.
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Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko: Ready to rock
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Marchenko (not injury related) will play against Montreal on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
After being acquired by the Maple Leafs from Columbus on Monday, Marchenko has resolved his work visa issue, and he will make his Toronto debut. Marchenko amassed 27 goals, 67 points and 218 shots on net in 76 regular-season appearances for the Blue Jackets in 2025-26. As a member of the Maple Leafs, Marchenko should occupy a top-six role and see time on the power play against the Canadiens on Tuesday.
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Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko: In doubt Tuesday
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Marchenko may not be available versus the Canadiens on Tuesday while awaiting a work visa, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
With the Leafs' kicking off the season with a back-to-back, it's possible Marchenko is forced to miss the first two games of the year while resolving his work visa. Whenever the 26-year-old winger does link up with the Leafs, he should slot into both a top-six role and a spot on the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko: Traded to Toronto
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Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins (shoulder) were traded to the Maple Leafs from the Blue Jackets on Monday in exchange for Matthew Knies, Emil Andrae, Steven Lorentz and a second-round pick, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Marchenko didn't plan to sign a long-term deal with Columbus, but he signed a six-year, $72.5 million contract extension with the Maple Leafs on Monday upon being traded, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports. Marchenko handled a prominent role for the Blue Jackets in recent years, most recently recording 27 goals, 40 assists, 61 hits, 40 blocked shots and 32 PIM while averaging 18:57 of ice time across 76 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign. He could have an opportunity to play on a line alongside Auston Matthews in Toronto while continuing to see time on the power play.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Scores in preseason win
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Marchenko scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-0 preseason win over the Penguins.
Marchenko remains the Blue Jackets' top-line right winger entering 2026-27, but he has indicated he won't re-sign with the team. He's entering a contract year, so he'll be motivated to play well in an effort to land with a contender. Marchenko should still get top billing on the power play as long as he's with Columbus, and he carries 30-goal, 70-point potential.
Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Scores, assists Saturday
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Marchenko had an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
Marchenko hadn't scored in the Blue Jackets' last four games, but that hasn't stopped him from being a productive player while holding a top-unit role in both even-strength and power-play situations. Marchenko has tallied nine points (two goals, seven assists), 23 shots on goal, six hits and five blocked shots over his last 10 games while posting a plus-3 rating in that span.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Goal, assist in loss
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Marchenko scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
Marchenko ended his eight-game goal drought at 15:14 of the second period. The winger had four assists in that span, and this was his second straight multi-point effort, which suggests he's heating up again. For the season, the 25-year-old is at 26 goals, 63 points, 201 shots on net, 53 hits, 38 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 69 appearances.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Two helpers in shootout loss
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Marchenko notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Bruins.
All of Columbus' scoring came in the first period as the home team built a 3-0 lead that slipped away in the third. It was Marchenko's first multi-point performance in 12 games, as his namesake month hasn't been kind to him. Over those last 12 contests, Marchenko has three goals and seven points, and he hasn't found the back of the net in eight straight -- tying his longest drought of the season.
Marchenko scored a goal on five shots in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Flyers.
Marchenko has found the back of the net in three of the Blue Jackets' last four games, and the 25-year-old winger continues to find ways to crack the scoresheet while holding a steady top-line role. The Russian winger has cracked the scoresheet in eight of his last 10 games, tallying 11 points (six goals, five assists) and a minus-1 rating in that span.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: White hot for last six weeks
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Marchenko scored a power-play goal Tuesday in a 5-2 win over the Lightning.
He buried a one-timer from the left circle past Andrei Vasilevskiy's blocker to put the Blue Jackets up 3-1. His goal stood as the winner. Marchenko's point streak stands at six games and nine points (four goals, five assists). He has at least one point in 11 of his last 12 games (six goals, nine assists; 30 shots). Marchenko leads Columbus with 24 goals and sits second in points (56) behind Zach Werenski (68).
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Extends streak with power-play goal
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Marchenko scored a power-play goal on six shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Kings.
Marchenko has three goals and five assists during his five-game point streak. He's earned three power-play points in that span, and 19 of his 55 points this season have come with the man advantage. The 25-year-old has 23 goals, 32 helpers, 171 shots on net, 44 hits, 31 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 57 appearances in a top-line role.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Dishes pair of assists
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Marchenko notched two assists in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Mammoth.
Marchenko helped out on third-period goals by linemates Adam Fantilli and Mason Marchment to force overtime. During his four-game point streak, Marchenko has produced two goals and five assists, as well as 11 shots on net and a plus-2 rating. The 25-year-old winger is up to 54 points, 165 shots on net, 44 hits, 31 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating across 56 outings this season.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Plays OT hero in three-point night
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Marchenko scored two goals, one on the power play and the other the overtime winner, and added an even-strength assist in Monday's 5-4 victory over the Rangers.
After picking up two points in the first period, Marchenko ended the night by beating Igor Shesterkin on the short side just over a minute into the extra frame. The 25-year-old winger is up to 50 points (22 goals, 28 assists) on the season in only 53 games as he surges toward a career-best campaign, and it's possible he could find another gear down the stretch if Columbus' special teams improve -- Marchenko's power-play goal was his first since Dec. 22, and just his fourth of 2025-26.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Reaches 20-goal mark
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Marchenko scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins.
Marchenko missed the Blue Jackets' last two games before the Olympic break due to an illness. The 25-year-old winger returned with 19:43 of ice time Thursday, his most in any game since Jan. 10 versus the Avalanche. He's now at 20 goals, 47 points, 154 shots on net, 40 hits and 30 blocked shots over 51 outings. Marchenko is a key part of the Columbus offense and should be in most fantasy lineups.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Set to play Thursday
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Marchenko (lower body) will play against Boston on Thursday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Before the NHL's pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Marchenko missed two games due to illness. He also sat out the team's first two practices because of a lower-body issue. However, he has been a regular on the top line during the Blue Jackets' recent sessions. Marchenko has registered 19 goals, 46 points, 152 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and 40 hits across 50 appearances this season.
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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko: Dealing with lower-body issue
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Marchenko didn't participate in Wednesday's practice session due to a lower-body injury, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
Marchenko missed the Blue Jackets' final two games before the Olympic break due to an illness, but he's now dealing with a lower-body issue with just over a week before the team resumes play. It's not yet clear whether his injury will impact his availability for the Blue Jackets' game against the Bruins on Feb. 26, but if he's unable to suit up, Danton Heinen is a candidate to remain in the lineup.
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